EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 52 MIN
Dodgers, Jays Deadlocked | Lane Kiffin’s Crossroads | NCAA Gambling Backlash
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
It’s a packed Wednesday on Sports IQ.Larry kicks things off with Game 5 of the World Series looming and welcomes Peter Chawaga to break down one of the most dramatic Fall Classics in years. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied 2–2 after Guerrero Jr.’s Game 4 homer and Ohtani’s short rest start. Peter analyzes the marathon 18-inning thriller, Freddie Freeman’s walk-off, and why Toronto’s resilience could spell history in Canada. They also dig into Dave Roberts’ bullpen strategy, the rise of Yamamoto, and the rarity of repeat champions in modern baseball.Next, Evie Van Pelt returns from The Rebel Walk to unpack the Lane Kiffin story dominating SEC headlines. Ole Miss is 7-1, but whispers about LSU and Florida won’t die. Evie explains why Kiffin’s family roots, Oxford comfort, and NIL backing might keep him grounded — and how transfer QB Trinidad Chala has become a quiet Heisman dark horse.Finally, Larry and producer Tony Cordaro tackle the NCAA betting delay. After public pressure, the Division I Board pushes back the date allowing student-athletes to wager on pro sports. The crew weighs Greg Sankey’s opposition, the slippery slope of legalized wagering, and what happens when gambling creeps too close to the locker room.Larry closes with a “Moment of Awe” — NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle flying relief missions to deliver supplies after the Caribbean hurricane.Topics DiscussedWorld Series tied 2-2 : Guerrero Jr., Freeman, and Ohtani headline an instant classicDodgers’ bullpen chess match and Yamamoto’s next startPeter Chawaga on baseball parity & why repeat champs are rareLane Kiffin’s future and the Rebel offense behind Trinidad ChalaNCAA delays new gambling rule after backlashIntegrity in the NIL / betting era of college sportsNBA & NHL updates : Thunder stay perfect, Giannis powers BucksMoment of Awe : Greg Biffle’s humanitarian flight effortsConnect with GuestsPeter Chawaga: Newsweek Author Page | Forbes Contributor ProfileEvie Van Pelt: The Rebel Walk | @EvieVanPelt
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It’s a packed Wednesday on Sports IQ.Larry kicks things off with Game 5 of the World Series looming and welcomes Peter Chawaga to break down one of the most dramatic Fall Classics in years. The Dodgers and Blue Jays are tied 2–2 after Guerrero Jr.’s Game 4 homer and Ohtani’s short rest start. Peter analyzes the marathon 18-inning thriller, Freddie Freeman’s walk-off, and why Toronto’s resilience could spell history in Canada. They also dig into Dave Roberts’ bullpen strategy, the rise of Yamamoto, and the rarity of repeat champions in modern baseball.Next, Evie Van Pelt returns from The Rebel Walk to unpack the Lane Kiffin story dominating SEC headlines. Ole Miss is 7-1, but whispers about LSU and Florida won’t die. Evie explains why Kiffin’s family roots, Oxford comfort, and NIL backing might keep him grounded — and how transfer QB Trinidad Chala has become a quiet Heisman dark horse.Finally, Larry and producer Tony Cordaro tackle the NCAA betting delay. After public pressure, the Division I Board pushes back the date allowing student-athletes to wager on pro sports. The crew weighs Greg Sankey’s opposition, the slippery slope of legalized wagering, and what happens when gambling creeps too close to the locker room.Larry closes with a “Moment of Awe” — NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle flying relief missions to deliver supplies after the Caribbean hurricane.Topics DiscussedWorld Series tied 2-2 : Guerrero Jr., Freeman, and Ohtani headline an instant classicDodgers’ bullpen chess match and Yamamoto’s next startPeter Chawaga on baseball parity & why repeat champs are rareLane Kiffin’s future and the Rebel offense behind Trinidad ChalaNCAA delays new gambling rule after backlashIntegrity in the NIL / betting era of college sportsNBA & NHL updates : Thunder stay perfect, Giannis powers BucksMoment of Awe : Greg Biffle’s humanitarian flight effortsConnect with GuestsPeter Chawaga: Newsweek Author Page | Forbes Contributor ProfileEvie Van Pelt: The Rebel Walk | @EvieVanPelt
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